Babies Nutrition As They Grow

How and why your baby's diet should change throughout the first year.

Approximately 75% of your baby's brain growth takes place in the first year. His vision starts blurry, but by 6 months he’ll see the world as you do. His immune system, not fully developed at birth, continues to strengthen as well. Proper nutrition drives all of these advancements.

A varied diet helps your baby develop and stay healthy, but these needs change as he grows. By providing the following foods and nutrients in the timeframes listed, you'll be giving your baby the nutrition needed to develop a strong mind and body during the first year. For more information on providing the right first-year nutrition, our Nutrition Advisors at: Kuwait : +96522252128, Sunday- Thursday 9:00am to 7:00pm , KSA: 8001200888 Sunday –Thursday 9:00am to 7:00pm for Live Nutrition Support with our trained experts including pharmacists, dietitians and experienced moms.

Breast milk

Birth–1 week 6–10 feedings

1 week–1 month 7–8 feedings

1–3 months 5–6 feedings

3–6 months 4–5 feedings

What Are Good Sources

Breast milk or formula forms the cornerstone of nutrition in this first year, providing the protein, fat, calcium, vitamins, and minerals your baby needs.

Why It’s Important

Nutrients in breast milk or formula enable your baby to develop a strong immune system, and support brain, muscle, bone, and organ growth.

Cow's-milk-based foods

10–12 months 1 serving (1/2 cup yogurt)

What Are Good Sources

Whole-milk yogurt

Cheese

At 12 months, introduce whole milk (according to AAP)

Why It’s Important

Provides calcium, vitamins A and D, and protein for growing strong bones

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Breastfeeding Disclaimer

Breastfeeding is the best source of infant nutrition. Good maternal nutrition is important for the preparation and maintenance of breastfeeding. When thinking of using infant formula, a mother should be aware of

the financial and social implications of formula feeding,

the difficulty of reversing the decision not to breastfeed and

the care that must be taken to prevent partial formula feeding from interfering with lactation.

In addition, proper preparation of powder or concentrated liquid infant formula requires the use of boiled water for the purposes of mixing formula and cleaning implements and the manufacturer’s mixing instructions must always be followed. Improper mixing or preparation may make a baby sick. A healthcare professional should always be consulted before initiating formula feeding.